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Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

Harris asks if Trump is "fit to do the job," highlighting health questions

"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.

Israeli air strikes kill dozens in northern Gaza, health officials say

Women and children among dead in Beit Lahia as IDF continues offensive after killing Hamas leader

Business - Financial Times - October 20

NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan Just Published a Book on Mental Health

DeMar DeRozan has been on a more than six-year mental health journey culminating in a book.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Black women face a maternal health crisis, and advocates want that to be an election issue

Advocates want the Nov. 5 election to help raise awareness about reproductive health inequities impacting Black women.

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner

The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Kaiser mental health workers strike in Southern California over staffing, workloads

More than 2,400 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, therapists, social workers and other mental health workers in Southern California have begun an open-ended strike over increased workloads and ...

Health - ABC News - October 21

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths

Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

President Paul Biya returns to Cameroon amid rumors his health is failing

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to his home country after weeks abroad amid rumors that his health is failing

World - ABC News - October 21

Biden to highlight drug price reductions with New Hampshire visit

President Biden is visiting New Hampshire Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.

Shake-out for US health insurers looms as government boom ends

Long term, the trends remain in insurers’ favour but there are volatile times ahead

World - Financial Times - October 22

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis

Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.

DeSantis’s latest abortion move crosses another red line of public health

Putting the department in a position to actively block opposition to an abortion rights ballot amendment by having it issue cease and desist letters to media outlets running pro-choice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Harris will fight to protect health care for more than 4 million Hispanics

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, citing her record of fighting for affordable health care and her plans to protect Hispanic ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues

Activists say Iranian authorities have allowed imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to be hospitalized after almost nine weeks of feeling sick

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health

Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health